Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to ESD

  • 2

    Teaching the ESD Open-Methodology

    • Overview

    • What is ESD?

    • What is the difference between ESD and Self-Defense?

    • The ESD Principles

    • Activity: The ESD Teaching Challenge

    • What is Consent and why is so important?

    • Being an ESD Instructor

    • Self-Reflection
  • 3

    Facilitation Skills for Teaching

    • Overview

    • Facilitation Vs Lecture

    • Using Games and Activities as Facilitation Tools

    • Open and Closing Circle

    • Agreements in Class

    • What other Agreements you think are important for your classes?

    • Examples of Warm-Ups

    • Examples of Ice Breakers for Adults

    • Mini Quiz: Facilitation Tools
  • 4

    How to Teach an ESD Class?

    • Overview

    • Planning an ESD Class

    • ESD Class Plan Template

    • Rhythms and Transitions

    • How to Improve Cadence

    • Creating a Class Plan and How to Scale it Up

    • Class Management

    • Tools for Class Management

    • Mini Quiz: Teaching an ESD Class
  • 5

    ESD Activities

    • Overview

    • Why We Use Games?

    • ESD Activities and Exercises

    • Practice some games

    • ESD Games
  • 6

    Physical Skills Level 1

    • Overview

    • Deliver Clear Instructions

    • Ready Stance: the Foundation of Physical Technique

    • Using Your Voice as Part of Physical Technique

    • Footwork

    • Tracking

    • Basic Strikes: Heel Palm

    • Basic Strikes: Knee to Groin

    • Basic Strikes: Eye Strike - Elbow - Stomp

    • Soft Skills

    • Practice time! How to hold the pad?

    • How to Practice and Give Feedback?

    • Practice Teaching the Physical Technique
  • 7

    Verbal De-Escalation

    • Overview

    • Setting Boundaries

    • Role Play and Demonstration

    • Let's Practice

    • Characters and Role Play

    • Mini Quiz: Setting Boundaries
  • 8

    Trauma Inform Practices

    • Overview

    • Introduction to Trauma Inform Practices

    • Window of Tolerance and Emotional Regulation

    • Self-Care

    • Self-Reflection
  • 9

    Building a Supportive Community

    • Overview

    • Building Community for ESD Instructors

    • Building Community Between Instructors and Students

    • Helping Students Open Up & Share in Class
  • 10

    Next Steps in ESD Training

    • Your ESD Journey Ahead